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as in royal
fit for or worthy of a royal ruler
the actress's regal bearing makes her a perfect choice to play royalty on the screen
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as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
envisioned a regal wedding with hundreds of guests, a full choir, and a reception at the fanciest hotel in town
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Recent Examples of regal
This regal candle blends white florals with a cashmere wood accord for warmth, honey for sweetness, and leather for subtle earthiness.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
In context, Franklin was critiquing a rather dumpy drawing of an eagle lacking a regal beak by the Society of the Cincinnati, which had adopted the nation’s bird as its symbol.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
Claridge’s, the legendary London hotel on Brook Street, effortlessly combines Art Deco glamour, multi-lingual staff, and refined restaurants to deliver a regal experience infused with unmistakably British ingredients.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As has been its custom for years, the Raleigh fixture is now a winter wonderland, decked out with thousands of sparkling lights, dazzling ornaments, Christmas trees, regal Nutcrackers, wreaths and festive garlands.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024
In context, Franklin was critiquing a rather dumpy drawing of an eagle lacking a regal beak by the Society of the Cincinnati, which had adopted the nation’s bird as its symbol.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
Claridge’s, the legendary London hotel on Brook Street, effortlessly combines Art Deco glamour, multi-lingual staff, and refined restaurants to deliver a regal experience infused with unmistakably British ingredients.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
As has been its custom for years, the Raleigh fixture is now a winter wonderland, decked out with thousands of sparkling lights, dazzling ornaments, Christmas trees, regal Nutcrackers, wreaths and festive garlands.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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For those intrigued by royal Christmas menus past, Parker Bowles’s Cooking and the Crown, published this year, dives into the history of royal tastes.Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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The release of the Christmas cards comes at the end of a trying year for the royal family, in which King Charles and Princess Kate both battled cancer.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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One of Estoril’s top hotels is the magnificent Palacio Estoril, a 5-star hotel renowned for its exceptional Spa and Wellness offerings.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The magnificent decor, courtesy of Bronson Van Wyck, continued to draw on the work with a rose arch, decadent centerpieces, and towering candles.Ian Malone, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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But red is also the color of the tunic of cardinals, as well as the velvet cloaks worn throughout history by the great aristocratic families.Laura Tortora, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024
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Early in the design process, the owners told the team about their love of Florence’s Palazzo Tornabuoni, a grand 15th-century aristocratic home that has been reimagined as a 21st-century private-residence club.Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2024
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Updated for a new era, the show succeeded on its glorious score that Coleman made speak in sometimes unexpected but always thrilling ways.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alas, awards-season history seems to be repeating itself with Pachinko, the glorious Apple TV+ adaptation of Min Jin Lee’s novel.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after noon Sunday, the waters eight miles off the coast of Newport Beach were broken by an unusual, if not majestic, sight.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the doors swung open, choirs filled the air with song and the cathedral's great organ -- silent since the fire -- resounded with majestic melodies.THOMAS ADAMSON AND SYLVIE CORBET THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Building something epic means protecting your time.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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After five seasons, the neo-Western TV series Yellowstone has come to an end with an epic two-hour finale.Charley Ross, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
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The most imposing constructions, hidden by nature, towered above the tree canopy.Anna Lagos, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024
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The Foundling certainly sounds like a more imposing leader in the long term than the country’s autocrat-of-the-day, right?Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2024
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The interior features seven bedrooms, 11 baths, and a two-story foyer for the grandest of entrances.Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seating up to 14 guests, formal dining here becomes a grand affair with an open fire and flickering candles casting shadows across the beamed room.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Regal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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